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(b) performs any other functions prescribed by national
legislation.
Part 4—The National Police Service
Establishment of
the National Police
Service.
243. (1) There is established the National Police Service.
(2) The National Police Service consists of—
(a) the Kenya Police Service; and
(b) the Administration Police Service.
(3) The National Police Service is a national service and shall
function throughout Kenya.
(4) Parliament shall enact legislation to give full effect to this
Article.
Objects and functions
of the National Police
Service.
244. The National Police Service shall—
(a) strive for the highest standards of professionalism and
discipline among its members;
(b) prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency
and accountability;
(c) comply with constitutional standards of human rights and
fundamental freedoms;
(d) train staff to the highest possible standards of competence
and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental
freedoms and dignity; and
(e) foster and promote relationships with the broader society.
Command of the
National Police
Service.
245. (1) There is established the office of the Inspector-General
of the National Police Service.
(2) The Inspector-General––
(a) is appointed by the President with the approval of
Parliament; and
(b) shall exercise independent command over the National
Police Service, and perform any other functions prescribed
by national legislation.